Buddhism Books
Pentagon Press Rinchen Zangpo and his Legacy of Buddhism
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£65.25
Manohar Publishers and Distributors Buddhist Philosophy in India and Ceylon
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£55.81
Motilal Banarsidass, Controversies Related to Buddhism
Book SynopsisThis book attempts to analyze the reasons for the growth of dissent and schism among the Buddhist Sanga community after the demise of Buddha and the consequent development of different Schools beginning with Mahasanghika and then Mahayana and perhaps ending with Vajrayana. It examines the influence of traditions such as Veda, Hinduism, Skepticism, Jainism etc. on the evolution of this process. How the important tenets and doctrines of Buddhism underwent change due to this process is studied and compared to emphasize the consequent differences. The Trilakhana , Existences, Mind and Psychology, Knowledge, Morals, Karma and Rebirth, Sunyatava , Logic, Idealism are some of the subjects and areas that come under examination in this study. Early Buddhism forms the basis for clarification. Contribution made by philosophers like Nagarjuna, Asanga, Vasubandu and others are discussed. Spread of Buddhism, its introduction into Sri Lanka and its decline in some countries are also briefly described.
£18.99
Motilal Banarsidass, Controversies Related to Buddhism
Book SynopsisThe book explores post-Buddha dissent leading to Mahayana and Vajrayana Schools, influenced by Veda, Hinduism, Jainism. It discusses Trilakhana, Karma, spread, decline of Buddhism, and philosophers like Nagarjuna.
£22.39
Motilal Banarsidass, A Course on Theravada Buddhism
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£23.74
Manohar Publishers and Distributors Cross Currents in Early Buddhism
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£62.69
Motilal Banarsidass, Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra: One of the most
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£34.19
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij Borobudur: Buddha's Garden of Peace & Healing
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£17.06
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddha and His Teachings
Book SynopsisClear and detailed introduction to fundamental teachings of Buddhism in English. Author explains doctrines and concepts of Theravada school. Covers Buddha's life, teachings, and relevance to modern life.
£36.60
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddhist Perspectives on the Ecocrisis
Book SynopsisEcocrisis warns of dangers from unchecked technological growth and industrial expansion, prompting a reevaluation of Western civilization's foundations and priorities.
£5.70
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Modern Buddhist Masters
Book SynopsisThe Material in this book have been collected or translated over a number of years. They represent an intimate record of spoken Dhamma, The Teaching of many of the Greatest modern Buddhist Masters. They are intended to be shared and used by all in the development of the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha.
£36.60
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Discourse on the Fruits of Recluseship:
Book SynopsisThe Buddha describes a disciple's journey to Nibbana in the Sama aphala Sutta, highlighting the visible benefits of spiritual training. It emphasizes the bliss of purity, joy from mental seclusion, and ultimate wisdom and peace. The text is praised for its spiritual depth and poetic beauty.
£17.55
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Matrceta's Hymn to the Buddha: English Rendering
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£6.99
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Path of Freedom: Vimuttimagga
Book SynopsisThe Path of Freedom (Vimuttimagga) is a revered meditation manual similar to the Visuddhimagga, focusing on practical meditation objects. It is not from the Pali Canon but is relevant to the Abhidhamma section. Authorship is debated, likely written long after the Buddha's time.
£51.83
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Two Dialogues on Dhamma
Book SynopsisStudy the Dhamma for understanding and wisdom. Attend classes, workshops, retreats, and join study groups. Recommended reading list available. Aim for love, joy, wonder, and wisdom in life.
£5.70
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka King Asoka and Buddhism: Historical and Literary
Book SynopsisVenerable Bhikkhu Bodhi's lecture at the UN on Vesak Day 2001 discusses the Buddha's life and message of truth and peace for all humanity. Topics include the Buddha's birth, enlightenment quest, teaching aim and methodology, and parinibbana.
£7.59
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddhist Attitude to Other Religions
Book SynopsisBuddhism embraces other religions critically but tolerantly, with a missionary spirit. It spreads peacefully without religious wars, rare persecutions, and adapts well in its historical growth.
£5.70
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Dana: The Practice of Giving
Book SynopsisIn the teaching of the Buddha, the practice of giving claims a place of special eminence, one that singles it out as being in a sense the foundation and seed of spiritual development. This publication was compiled by Bhikkhu Bodhi to explore this cardinal Buddhist virtue in greater depth by featuring essays in which four modern writers (Elbaum-Jootla, de Silva, Walshe, and van Gorkom) and a classical commentator (Acariya Dhammapala) set forth their understanding of giving and its relation to the wider body of Dhamma practice.
£13.31
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka A Pali-English Glossary of Buddhist Technical
Book SynopsisThis glossary, compiled by the erudite Bhikkhu nanomoli includes renderings for technical terms from the Pali Canan and selected commentaries, as well as words and meanings.
£18.83
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddha and Christ as Religious Teachers
Book SynopsisTwo influential figures in history, Siddhatta Gottama and Jesus of Nazareth, were spiritual giants who founded world religions that have shaped civilization in the East and West, respectively.
£4.44
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Coming Buddha, Arriya Metteyya
Book SynopsisThis booklet explores the future Buddha Ariya Metteyya based on Theravada texts, including the Anagatavamsa. Written by Sayagyi U Chit Tin and assisted by William Pruitt, it delves into the career of the future Buddha and their teachings.
£6.55
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Essential Practice: Part 2
Book SynopsisThe discourses included in this booklet were translated from talks the author gave to groups of lay disciples in the Burmese countryside. The master hammers home the point that the only worthy aim of human life is the attainment of Nibbana by practice of the Budhha's teaching.
£4.02
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Heart of Buddhist Meditation: A Handbook of
Book SynopsisNyanaponika Thera's book is a modern spiritual classic, providing deep insight and clear guidance on Buddhist mindfulness. It includes basic meditation practices and a full translation of the Great Discourse on Mindfulness by the Buddha.
£34.90
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Edicts of King Asoka
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£12.90
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka The Vision of Dhamma: Buddhist Writings
Book SynopsisA collection of essays by a Western Buddhist monk offers mature and authoritative insights on Buddhism, conveying a friendly and practical teaching style. The writings, originally from the BPS's Wheel and Bodhi Leaves series, provide a comprehensive view of Buddhism from a contemporary Western perspective.
£31.52
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Violence and Disruption in Society: Study of the
Book SynopsisStudy of the Early Buddhist approach to the problem of violence in society based on the Pali Canon, laying bare the Buddhist critique of violence and suggestions for modern dilemmas raised by it.
£5.70
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka The Seven Contemplations of Insight: Treatise on
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£20.09
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Simple Guide to Life
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£4.86
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Dhamma Theory
Book SynopsisThe Abhidhamma gave analytical expression to the Buddha's teachings, proposing a comprehensive framework of precise principles that could encompass the entire world of experience. The basic premise of Abhidhamma was the notion that all phenomena of experience can be explained on the basis of a number of elementary constituents, called the Dhammas.
£7.39
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka A Treasury of Buddhist Stories: From the
Book SynopsisA collection of fifty-six of the most popular and beloved Buddhist stories of all time, from Burlingame's classic translation of the background stories to the Dhammapada Commentary. Suitable for adults and young readers of age 14 and over.
£20.93
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Teacher of the Devas: Buddha's Relationship with
Book SynopsisTeacher of the Devas: Buddha''s Relationship with the Gods is a 68-page paperback authored by S. Elbaum Jootla and published by the Buddhist Publication Society in Sri Lanka on September 7, 1998. The book delves into the interactions between the Buddha and various deities (devas) within Buddhist tradition, exploring how these relationships illustrate the Buddha''s teachings and his role as a spiritual guide. It offers insights into the significance of these divine encounters in understanding Buddhist philosophy and practice.
£11.63
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Vangisa: An Early Buddhist Poet
Book SynopsisWithin the original sangha, there was a monk whom the Buddha designated as his foremost disciple in the composition of spontaneous verse. This was the venerable Vangisa. Vangisa has been a Brahmin who made his living by tapping skulls to discover the rebirth of their owners.
£5.70
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Kamma, Rebirth, Samsara: A Gateway to Deeper
Book SynopsisKarma fuels rebirth in hells, heavens, and the realms of animals and inferior spirits, returning the subject to earth for a good or bad human existence. Rebirth in these various spheres of existence is endless and is conceptualized as samsara.
£8.24
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Rebirth as Doctrine and Experience: Essays and
Book SynopsisFrancis Story collaborated with Dr. Ian Stevenson to study rebirth memories in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and India. The book contains essays and case studies supporting the hypothesis of rebirth, shedding light on human destiny after death.
£25.60
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Ananda Metteyya: The First British Emissary of
Book SynopsisElizabeth J. Harris explores the life and teachings of Ananda Metteyya, a Western Buddhist pioneer, emphasizing his compassion and the impact of his premature death on British Buddhism. She discusses his interpretation of Buddhism, 19th century British attitudes, and the role of Buddhism in society.
£8.25
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka A Manual of the Excellent Man: Uttamapurisa
Book SynopsisThe book by Ledi Sayadaw covers paramis, aggregates, Four Noble Truths, dependent origination, and Nibbana. It emphasizes insight meditation and the path to enlightenment for Bodhisattas through detailed explanations of key Buddhist teachings.
£10.99
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka The Real Facts of Life: Practical Reflections on
Book SynopsisThe Buddha taught that all conditioned things have impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and selflessness. Ignorance of these leads to wrong perceptions, actions, and accumulation of karma, keeping us bound to the cycle of birth and death.
£5.70
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Facing the Future: Four Essays
Book SynopsisThis is the compilation of Four Essays on the Social Relevance of Buddhism.
£5.29
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddhist Women Meditators of Sri Lanka
Book SynopsisA booklet featuring interviews with Sri Lankan women who share their experiences with daily meditation, discussing how it helps them overcome life's challenges. The book sheds light on the intersection of femininity, culture, and religiosity in Sri Lanka through their unique stories of meditation practice and its impact on their lives.
£5.70
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Kamma and Its Fruit: Selected Essays
Book SynopsisWith modern backgrounds, five practising Buddhists offer their reflections on the significance of karma and its relation to ethics, spiritual practice, and philosophical understanding. The contributers include: Nyanaponika Thera, Bhikkhu Nanajivako, Francis Story, Nina Van Gorkom, and Leonard Bullen.
£14.16
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Great Revival: Commemorating the 250th
Book SynopsisBuddhism is a doctrine for intellect, leading to Nibb?na. It promotes spiritual and worldly advancement. Spread in 5 periods: Buddha's Lifetime, Asoka, Kanishka, Sailendra, and Modern.
£20.24
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Mind Overcoming Its Cankers
Book SynopsisThis work is An In-depth Study of Mental Effluents in the Buddhist Perspective. It will help the layman as well as the professional to achieve the control of the mind to ensure serenity.
£8.79
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka The Way of Mindfulness: Satipatthana Sutta
Book SynopsisThis work Brings together a translation of the "Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness", its commentary, and other useful source material for mindfulness meditation.
£24.75
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Achieving Transcendence: Pt. 2: Dependent
Book SynopsisContinuation of Ron Wijewantha's Dependent Origination discussion in Road to Liberation. Explores Pa iccasamupp da with Four Noble Truths, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, vipassana meditation, and suttas for transcendence.
£10.78
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Attaining Nibbana: Dependent Origination
Book SynopsisThe presentation completes the author's essays on vipassana meditation, serving serious meditators as a guide to Transcendence and Liberation (Nibbana). It is part of the Wheel series (450-452, 455-457) and emphasizes diligent practice for spiritual growth.
£5.50
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Walking the Tightrope: Talks on Meditative
Book SynopsisWalking the Tightrope presents practical and profound teachings on Buddhist meditation and philosophy by Venerable Pemasiri Thera, drawing from his extensive meditation experience and the Theravada Canon.
£10.44
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Experience of Insight: A Natural Unfolding
Book SynopsisModern classic on Buddhist meditation, covering sitting and walking meditation, breath, feelings, thoughts, sense perceptions, consciousness, and daily activities. Explores karma, four noble truths, factors of enlightenment, dependent origination, and devotion.
£16.29
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Anguttara Nikaya Anthology: An Anthology of
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£25.60
